Explorer Procomp Suspension recall

Recalled March 18, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E013000 · Explorer Procomp

Hazard

IF THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING PLATE / CONTROL / A-ARM ASSEMBLY BREAKS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

EXPLORER PROCOMP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EXPLORER PROCOMP AT 800-776-0767.

Units

518 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EXPLORER PROCOMP UPPER CONTROL / A-ARM KITS (SUSPENSION PARTS) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2000, AND MARCH 15, 2002, PART NOS. 6110 AND 6210, FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY OFF ROAD USE FOR GENERAL MOTORS AND FORD LIGHT TRUCK VEHICLES. THE CORNER OF THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING PLATE IN THE CONTROL / A-ARM ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE.

What to do

Product

Explorer Procomp A-ARM ASSEMBLY · Explorer Procomp SUSPENSION

Manufacturer(s)

EXPLORER COMPETITION PRODUCTS

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →